Hi everyone
Brand new to peacock ownership and in desperate need of advice.
I recently (nearly 3 months ago) purchased a peacock, he is about 2.5 years old. I brought him home and he settled into his large enclosure quickly. He was completely free ranging at his old home so adjusting to an enclosure and regular interaction with a human has been a slow but gradual process (he will free roam in another month). He is housed with 1 polish hen, and 4 commercial chickens are next door.
I had read ALOT about the sound peacocks make before buying him, but I definitely wasn't prepared. This last 2 weeks he has been calling more and more, probably 3-4 times an hour. Until last night this was limited to the daytime. This morning I was woken up to him calling every hour from about 2am.
Obviously I care about my neighbours and my own sleep so this can't continue.
Can you provide suggestions to minimise his need to call? I have been offered a peahen from a friend, but is this likely to resolve the calling? I don't want to end up with two peafowl if the calling is likely to continue at this rate.
Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
Brand new to peacock ownership and in desperate need of advice.
I recently (nearly 3 months ago) purchased a peacock, he is about 2.5 years old. I brought him home and he settled into his large enclosure quickly. He was completely free ranging at his old home so adjusting to an enclosure and regular interaction with a human has been a slow but gradual process (he will free roam in another month). He is housed with 1 polish hen, and 4 commercial chickens are next door.
I had read ALOT about the sound peacocks make before buying him, but I definitely wasn't prepared. This last 2 weeks he has been calling more and more, probably 3-4 times an hour. Until last night this was limited to the daytime. This morning I was woken up to him calling every hour from about 2am.
Obviously I care about my neighbours and my own sleep so this can't continue.
Can you provide suggestions to minimise his need to call? I have been offered a peahen from a friend, but is this likely to resolve the calling? I don't want to end up with two peafowl if the calling is likely to continue at this rate.
Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
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